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Clyde Hill Craftsman
Clyde Hill Craftsman
Charlotte VenturesCharlotte Ventures
Large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Meadow View In Bella Ridge
Meadow View In Bella Ridge
Kleinsmith Custom HomesKleinsmith Custom Homes
Medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Chambers Residence - stone & hardwood
Chambers Residence - stone & hardwood
Cochrane Floors & MoreCochrane Floors & More
Cochrane Floors & More This laundry/mudroom became one of our favorite rooms in the house. A subway travertine used for wainscotting was finished off with a matching bull nose for the entire perimeter including locker room, mudroom and laundry area.
Maple Hills 2 - 2041
Maple Hills 2 - 2041
WestView HomesWestView Homes
Basement laundry room in the Verona II Plan. Kevin Nash of Tour Factory-photographer.
Photo of a large classic u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Uplands Classic
Uplands Classic
Island Dream KitchensIsland Dream Kitchens
Dennis Robinson
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain flooring, beige floors, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Gretchen LyonsGretchen Lyons
Drawers were essential for this homeowners needs. Photography by Libbie Martin
Design ideas for a large farmhouse u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Modern Gorge Home
Modern Gorge Home
Neff DesignsNeff Designs
This is an example of a small modern u-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Lake House
Lake House
Tanya Rynicke Interiors, LLCTanya Rynicke Interiors, LLC
Max Wedge Photography
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.
#415 - Davidon Homes / Wilder / Lot 136 - Orinda (20104)
#415 - Davidon Homes / Wilder / Lot 136 - Orinda (20104)
Precision CabinetsPrecision Cabinets
Laundry Room: • Material – Maple • Finish – Espresso • Door Style – #7 Shaker 1/4" • Cabinet Construction – Frameless
Traditional u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets and dark wood cabinets.
Lake Forest Remodel
Lake Forest Remodel
Nottingham Builders IncNottingham Builders Inc
Photo of a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Houston, Texas | Lago Mar - Classic Yale Laundry Room
Houston, Texas | Lago Mar - Classic Yale Laundry Room
Brightland HomesBrightland Homes
Design ideas for an expansive classic u-shaped utility room in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, composite countertops, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, dark wood cabinets and grey walls.
30th St Remodel
30th St Remodel
Innovative Custom HomesInnovative Custom Homes
Design ideas for an expansive traditional u-shaped utility room in Boise with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Copper Field
Copper Field
HELMÜTHELMÜT
Inspiration for a large rural u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Morgan Ranch
Morgan Ranch
Homes by Towne CaliforniaHomes by Towne California
Morgan Ranch - Plan 2X Laundry Room with Built Ins Roseville, California
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Milwaukee with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Liberty Hill
Liberty Hill
Alta Vista Builders & ConsultantsAlta Vista Builders & Consultants
This is an example of a large modern u-shaped utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Klienburg House #2
Klienburg House #2
Liberty Custom CabinetryLiberty Custom Cabinetry
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
2014 Pinewood Reserve Pre-Sold
2014 Pinewood Reserve Pre-Sold
Innovative Custom HomesInnovative Custom Homes
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Boise with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Chaffey Building GroupChaffey Building Group
Soundview Photography
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, an utility sink, engineered stone countertops and porcelain flooring.
Eagle Ridge Calgary, Contemporary Home
Eagle Ridge Calgary, Contemporary Home
Alec Williams ConstructionAlec Williams Construction
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
Tuttle Projects
Tuttle Projects
RelianceReliance
D. Hubler - This laundry room is s dream with spacious work area and custom cabinets for ample storage
Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

U-shaped Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

A well designed utility room can rise to become one of our favourite rooms in the house, boasting the accolade of existing solely to make our lives easier. Few of us are fans of chores such as washing, cleaning and ironing, but with a high-spec, well put together utility design they could be a breeze. For this reason, it makes sense to design an utility room to be as functional as possible, the very model of “everything in its place”, with carefully thought out utility room storage. That, however, doesn’t have to mean it can’t look nice – even super-utilitarian appliances like a washing machine, tumble dryer, laundry basket and recycling bin can be dressed up by their surroundings and made to look great as part of your utility design.

What do I need in my utility room?

Most utility rooms tend to be a small room just off the kitchen or hallway, so you are likely to be working with a compact space. Your main priority will involve planning utility room storage around your white goods. A utility room is usually intended primarily as a laundry room, so it makes sense to first install your plumbed items: the sink, washing machine and, if you have one, tumble dryer. If you run short of space and can’t afford to have a separate washer and dryer, then consider an integrated washer-dryer for your utility design. Built-in storage is a great idea in utility rooms to make best use of the available space, and you might want to also consider built in ironing boards, clothes airers and retractable washing lines. These items tend to be a bit cumbersome and are forever getting in the way, so designing special utility room storage for them or fixing them to a wall so they are easily folded away is an excellent space-saver and well worth the implementation. Free standing items such as laundry baskets and clothes hampers can be tucked neatly under specially designed worktops, and a selection of stacking plastic storage boxes, tins or wicker baskets can be used to help keep the room clutter free.

How do I decorate my utility room?

Decorating an utility room is the ultimate exercise in form meeting functionality. As it’s a room that, alas, invariably people spend a great deal of time in, you will want keep the utility room a calm and clean space. Utility room storage is essential for keeping this area tidy; attractively painted shelves and cupboards can be used to stow away all the bottles and boxes used for laundry and cleaning, as well as appliances such as vacuum cleaners and irons. An attractive country style utility design can be achieved by hanging bright or patterned curtains in front of wall mounted shelves – it will perk up the room and keep clutter hidden away. Floors should be hard-wearing and easy to clean (just think of those dirty boots traipsing in through the back door!) – to this end, stone, tile, laminate or vinyl flooring will be the most low-maintenance and durable. All in all, bear in mind that just because this is primarily a practical space doesn’t mean it needs to be dull – you can inject personality into your utility design in your choices of colour and decorative accessories. Consider quirky signage, blackboards for scribbling down shopping lists, and decorative bottles and boxes for stowing away household bits and bobs.

Do I need a sink in my utility room?

Utility room sinks are designed for those jobs that don’t quite belong in the kitchen – hand washing, dirty boots, watering indoor plants – and typically have a more industrial aesthetic than kitchen sinks. In fact, the iconic butler sink’s originally designated purpose was, as you might imagine, a sink for the butler, who was responsible for washing precious glassware and other items that required special attention and soaking. In case you’ve ever wondered, this is why butler sinks are so deep – for that matter, the only difference between butler sinks and Belfast sinks is the overflow built in to Belfast sinks which don’t feature in butler sinks. If the rustic charm of ceramic sinks appeal to you but your utility room would benefit a less substantial piece, French farmhouse sinks may be the perfect option; cast in French clay to produce a more refined finish, farmhouse sinks can be a thinner, more elegant alternative to their robust counterparts. As well as offering practicality, ceramic sinks make a beautiful statement centrepiece – utility rooms with a country or shabby chic feel will find the perfect complement to rustic wooden units with a butler or farmhouse sink. Smaller sinks are perfectly adequate if your utility room doesn’t demand as much from you, if you do the odd bit of rinsing instead of regularly being elbow-deep in heavy-duty washing. Stainless steel sinks are a practical choice that can withstand the bashing they will get in an utility room set up. Composite sinks are available in granite and quartz variations, both boasting superior durability and damage resistance; to boot, their smooth clean finish lends itself to an ultramodern style utility room. If you’re still unsure on your utility design, take a look through the hundreds of photos for some utility room ideas from professional designers and other homeowners. You might find a design theme or some utility room storage ideas that will inspire you for your utility room makeover.
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